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San Diego Refractive Surgery Procedures

LASIK surgery has become widely popular throughout the United States, and in particular, San Diego and Southern California. With their outside lifestyles, many San Diego residents want to be free of glasses or contact lenses. LASIK and other types of laser eye surgery can eliminate the need to deal with contact lenses while surfing or swimming off of Windansea Beach, or trying to adjust glasses while cycling around Mission Bay. Laser eye surgery was first approved by the FDA in 1995 in the United States and since that time there have been many improvements. Most San Diego LASIK patients see clearly the next day after surgery and there is little pain or discomfort.

LASIK: About the Procedure

The first step of the LASIK procedure is to create a corneal flap. The flap is a thin layer of cornea tissue that, when lifted, exposes the internal portions of the cornea. The flap can be created with a blade, called a microkeratome. It can also be done with a laser, which is called "blade free" or "all laser" LASIK. After the flap has been created, the surgeon folds back the flap and uses an excimer laser to reshape the cornea. Each burst of energy from the excimer laser removes a minute piece of corneal tissue. After the excimer laser has been used, then the San Diego LASIK surgeon gently replaces the flap. The flap serves as a natural bandage.

Consult a San Diego LASIK Surgeon

If you are considering laser eye surgery, then it is best to consult a highly qualified eye surgeon. He or she can determine if you are a LASIK San Diego candidate or if another type of laser eye surgery, such as PRK, Epi-LASIK or LASEK, is more suitable for the level of correction you need and the thickness of your corneas. Many of these surgeons also offer comprehensive eye health care and anti aging facial cosmetic procedures, such as BOTOX and eyelid surgery. Botox injections can reduce or eliminate wrinkles around the eyes. Eyelid surgery, or technically known as blepharoplasty, is used to tighten drooping eye lids. For cosmetic procedures for the body, a LASIK surgeon may be able to recommend a local San Diego plastic surgeon that can perform procedures like breast augmentation in San Diego. To enhance the smile, a San Diego cosmetic dentist is the best option.

Visiting San Diego for Surgery While College Shopping

San Diego has some of the best LASIK surgeons in California and a number of very good colleges. A visit to San Diego can be used to combine LASIK surgery and shopping for schools with your college-bound children. San Diego State University is located on the eastern edge of the city and offers a wide ranging curriculum. The University of San Diego is a Catholic Institution with a well-known school of engineering and an excellent law school. Between visiting colleges, San Diego has plenty of places to sight see, including the world-famous San Diego Zoo and the Cabrillo National Monument.

If you are interested in receiving information on how to be listed in this LASIK Surgeon Directory, please call 858-454-5505 or email us.